Pros: * Works and Windows disk performance on my HP DV6 with AMD A8 chip went from 5.6 to 7.9.
* System boots fast with new SSD DRIVE.
* Software works as advertised.
Cons: * Software and documentation for SSD Install assume we know what we are doing.
* In System transfer software says Source data will be lost/ This means you have to
back up your system before attempting install. That is unless you are very brave. LOL
* It would be nice if transfer cable was provided or recommended type.
Mistakes:
1. Biggest one Purchased Apricorn System Transfer system.
Having read many of the reviews I made the mistake of thinking maybe another software would work better, so I purchased the USB 3.0 version of Apricorn system upgrade kit. It comes with cable and software. If you made the same mistake just put the software aside and use the cable with Samsung software. If I were to do over would have just bought a cable like: http://www.amazon.com/Patuoxun-SATA-Hard-Driver-Adapter/dp/B00C598VXW/ref=sr_1_153?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1396198617&sr=1-153&keywords=USB+3.0+Sata+cable which can be purchased for under $10 total.
2. I did not back up system until I got to point that it looked like it would be necessary.
Unless you are very brave create both an emergency disk and back up your entire system before attempting SSD Transfer.
3. I let lack of directions intimidate me with Samsung software. Just install it and follow the prompts you will get through the install process.
4. Almost broke laptop case due to haste. Should have watched more YouTube case openings for my system right before SSD installation.
5. I did not read all the reviews about disk partitioning close enough. This is my first SSD HD and Laptop disk installation ever so I probably should have learned from others advice more. Plus I have found in the past that reading reviews you get a better feeling for the product. I knew I wanted the Samsung SSD, just didn't know about the install on my system.
6. Lastly I have a UPS Unit that I could have used but did not. The software says that once transfer starts not to turn off computer for any reason. What if my power were to fail, I would have been writing what a fool I was not to use my UPS. I was just lucky on this one. Better to avoid problems if at all possible.
7. Back to partitioning. When I did my second partition which is used for system recovery on my system I added a few gigs just in case and am glad that I did. I read something about the last partition being used when you allocate more memory to drive performance. I have much to learn about this drive, SSD drive installations and using an SSD drive all together.
8. 3/31/14 Almost forgot when doing the data migration I think you want to be sure to set your size on any secondary partitions to be created on your SSD drive. This is done by left clicking on the destination drive moving the size bar. Play with it a bit to see what I am talking about. Do this before you start your system transfer. I used 20 GB for my D: partition which is the HP system recovery partition. You can probably get partitioning software to adjust your partition without losing data, but why not get it right the first time. It looked to me like if I had not adjusted the partition that the software would have made my partition would have been with no extra room for any additions to the system recovery drive D:, but not sure.
Okay with all that said I really like the Samsung drive. I would buy it again, and I wish you the best with your installation. Don't rush it and I am sure all will go fine.
| Standing screen display size | 2.5 Inches |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive | 500 GB Solid State Drive |
